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LG04 LZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,720 mi
Last recorded122,720 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,720 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both boshses and anti roll bar is coroded (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 122,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both boshses and anti roll bar is coroded (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,404 miles

50% of side repeater LED's not working [1.4.A.2c] nearside

Nail - nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 116,404 miles

50% of side repeater LED's not working [1.4.A.2c] nearside

Nail - nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,430 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,609 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,987 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LG04 LZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG04 LZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG04 LZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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